Good Friday around the world, in photos

3 Apr 2026 • 9:29 PM MYT
The Independent
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Good Friday is a unique — and uniquely solemn — day in the Christian calendar.

It commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus, ahead of what’s a central tenet of faith for believers — his resurrection two days later on Easter Sunday, according to the Gospels.

This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.